814583
814583

The Blacksmith's Banner

1961-10-23 ru 92m
Fantasy
Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.

Director

Boris Kimyagarov

Writer

Nikolai Rozhkov

Writer

Yevgeni Pomeshchikov

Camera Operator

Naum Ardashnikov

Status

Released

Countries

  • Soviet Union

Companies

  • Tajikfilm